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Article 27.08 - Reporting Unusually Heavy Workload Situations

In accordance with Article 27.08 workload, if you are experiencing unusually heavy workload situations, please complete the information below. Your feedback helps us address workload issues at the bargaining table and advocate for safe staffing levels.

Your submission is confidential and will only be used to support SGEU advocacy on staffing issues.

Please note: SGEU will not accept paper copy forms.

First Name *

Last Name *

Were you working below the usual staffing level?

Date of Occurrence

Workplace

Shift time

Day of the week

Did the supervisor offer solutions to alleviate the situation?

If yes, describe the action taken.

To what extent was your department below staffing levels?

Number of hours:

Time (start/end):

Number of staff short:

If the number of staff scheduled is less than the usual number on the shift, state to the best of your ability why the number is different:

Management direction to scheduling
Yes

No replacement staff available
Yes

Overtime not authorized
Yes

Other reason (state if known)

In your opinion, what was the impact to your duties from this workload/staffing situation?

Workload is not being completed
Yes

Taking shortcuts
Yes

Falling behind
Yes

Unable to deal with clients/residents/patients effectively
Yes

Paperwork not completed
Yes

Missed breaks
Yes

Stay late
Yes

Other

In your opinion, what were the contributing factors to the situation?

Shortage of staff
Yes

Equipment not available
Yes

Lack of supplies
Yes

Excessive/Increased workload
Yes

Other

How did this heavy workload situation affect you?

Was your meal break:

Overtime: Did you stay late

Were you paid overtime?

How were you affected physically?

Did it affect your mental health?